Rocket Taco
Editor’s Pick

The bygone space that formerly housed pasta and pizza at Contadino has morphed into a fully fledge neighborhood taco bar on Capitol Hill. A tall menu board outlines the many taco offerings, like a trio of Deluxe tacos for $12: perhaps that's a mountain of carnitas with guacamole and pickled onions or grilled cod with pineapple salsa and coconut crema atop a perfectly thick, griddled corn tortilla—plus side of smoky-spicy beans. For those wanting something a bit more classic, there's a lineup of traditional tacos with a little less toppings action. Also: quesadillas, soups, salads, a kids' menu and, oh yes, fresh horchata and margaritas aplenty.